NL Industries (NL) | Stock Overview & Key Data
NL Industries Performance Comparison
Stock Range
Today's Range
Low: $5.89
High: $6.20
on August 8, 2025
52 Week Range
Low: $5.29
High: $9.42
on June 23, 2025
on December 13, 2024
All-Time High: $272.75 on August 17, 1981
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Key Statistics
Market Cap
$291.1M
EPS
1.25
P/E Ratio (TTM)
4.77
Forward P/E
6.93
P/B Ratio
0.73
PEG Ratio
6.93
Div. Yield
10.29%
ROE
15.68%
Beta
0.235
Debt to Equity
0.12
Financial Highlights
Profitability
Gross Margin
30.20%
Operating Margin
8.35%
Profit Margin
41.19%
Returns and Earnings
Return on Assets (TTM)
2.35%
Return on Equity (TTM)
15.68%
EBITDA
$80.9M
Net Income (TTM)
$61.1M
Growth
Revenue (TTM)
Revenue Per Share (TTM)
$3.03
Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY)
6.10%
Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY)
-90.20%
Dividend Information
Last 12-Month Dividend
$0.68
Current Dividend Yield
10.29%
3-Year Average Dividend Yield
1.79%
3-Year Average Annual Dividend
$0.51
3-Year Total Dividends
$1.54
Ex-Dividend Date
March 11, 2025
Peer Performance Comparison
| Company | Market Cap | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NL Industries NL | 291.13M Small-cap | -1.13% | -5.57% | -32.75% | -13.72% | -20.37% | -7.62% | -37.70% | 63.79% |
| Allegion plc ALLE | 14.12B Large-cap | -1.31% | 10.52% | 16.77% | 27.24% | 27.33% | 27.05% | 53.89% | 61.23% |
| Msa Safety MSA | 6.97B Mid-cap | -0.52% | 3.15% | 13.57% | 7.16% | 7.23% | 0.60% | 35.45% | 42.90% |
| Evolv Technologies EVLV | 1.20B Small-cap | 6.56% | 20.76% | 72.35% | 72.77% | 75.82% | 142.36% | 103.50% | -28.63% |
| Napco Security NSSC | 1.09B Small-cap | -3.14% | 0.51% | 18.61% | 14.92% | -15.49% | -44.52% | 12.04% | 135.59% |
| CompX International CIX | 328.41M Small-cap | 18.03% | 9.47% | 6.14% | 14.44% | 7.00% | 6.18% | -0.04% | 89.26% |
Ownership & Short Interest
Insider Ownership
83.01%
Institutional Ownership
12.51%
Shares Short
100K
Short Ratio
1.42
Short % of Shares Outstanding
1.20%
Average 10-Day Volume
43K
Average 90-Day Volume
47K
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is NL's 52-week high and low?
- In the last 52 weeks, NL Industries reached a high of $9.42 (on December 13, 2024) and a low of $5.29 (on June 23, 2025).
- What is the market cap and P/E ratio for NL?
- Curious about NL Industries's size and valuation? Its market capitalization stands at 291.13M. When it comes to valuation, the P/E ratio (trailing twelve months) is 4.77, and the forward P/E (looking ahead) is 6.93.
- Does NL pay dividends? If so, what's the yield?
- Yes, NL Industries is a dividend-paying stock. Investors have recently enjoyed a trailing annual dividend yield of 10.29%, and the company has paid an average of $0.51 per share annually over the past 3 years.
- Who are NL Industries's main competitors or similar companies to consider before investing?
When looking at NL Industries, it can be helpful to see how it compares to other players in its field. Here are a few similar companies or key competitors:
Company Mkt Cap Sector Industry 1Y Return 3Y Return Allegion plc
ALLE14.12B Industrials Security & Protection Services 27.05% 53.89% Msa Safety
MSA6.97B Industrials Security & Protection Services 0.60% 35.45% Evolv Technologies
EVLV1.20B Industrials Security & Protection Services 142.36% 103.50% Napco Security
NSSC1.09B Industrials Security & Protection Services -44.52% 12.04% CompX International
CIX328.41M Industrials Security & Protection Services 6.18% -0.04% For a more comprehensive list, please see the Peer Performance Comparison table on this page.
- What are the key financial health indicators for NL Industries Inc.? (e.g., ROE, Debt/Equity)
- To get a sense of NL Industries's financial health, here are a few key indicators: its Return on Equity (ROE) over the last twelve months is 15.68%, the Debt to Equity ratio from the most recent quarter is 0.12, and its Gross Profit Margin stands at 30.20%.
- What is the recent revenue and earnings growth for NL?
- Looking at NL Industries's growth, its revenue over the trailing twelve months (TTM) was $148M. Compared to the same quarter last year (YoY), quarterly revenue grew by 6.10%, and quarterly earnings saw a YoY growth of -90.20%.
- How much of NL stock is held by insiders and institutions?
- Wondering who owns NL Industries stock? Company insiders (like executives and directors) hold about 83.01% of the shares, while institutional investors (such as mutual funds and pension funds) own approximately 12.51%.
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